Key Summary of Proposed NPPF Changes

The government has introduced new mandatory housing targets to address England’s housing crisis, aiming to deliver 1.5 million new homes. These targets will drive housebuilding in areas most in need, removing barriers to economic growth and revitalizing Britain’s construction industry. In a shift from previous policies, housing targets will no longer be advisory but incorporated into local plans, giving communities a voice in how, but not if, new homes are built.

This summary outlines the key proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which includes measures to increase housing, strategic use of Green Belt land, and reforms to local development plans and infrastructure projects. These changes reflect the government’s commitment to solving the housing shortage while ensuring sustainable, high-quality development.

For further information on the proposed NPPF changes, please click the links below.

• The new draft NPPF for consultation can be viewed in the following link and will be open until 24 September 2024: National Planning Policy Framework Draft Text for Consultation (PDF)
• The open consultation can be found by following this link: Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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